[La Enchiladita]

...the SRLC has a major opportunity this year for great exposure with Palin keynoting the event.

Where did you get the info SP is the keynote speaker? I see list of confirmed speakers, but no schedule yet. It appears that Liz Cheney is the most highlighted of the speakers: http://www.srlc2010.com/blog/

Mrs. Palin will be one of many speakers, including Gov. Bobby Jindal, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Rep. Mike Pence, Gov. Haley Barbour, Gov. Rick Perry and more here: http://www.srlc2010.com/speakers_list/

[Al B.]

I thought I read it somewhere but you may be right on the keynoting. I'll see if I can find it.

As for your statement on Cheney being the highlighted speaker, GMAB, she's just the most recent one announced. SRLC President Charlie Davis had this to say about Cheney:

“Liz Cheney is a powerful voice in the Republican Party,” SRLC President and CEO Charlie Davis said. “She and her organization, Keep America Safe, effectively advocate for a sound national security policy to protect our country and our troops.”

On Jan. 7, he had this to say about Palin:

“We’re excited to have Governor Palin join us in New Orleans. She represents the future of the Republican Party and will be a huge draw for conservative activists from across the country,” SRLC Director Charlie Davis said.

My take on Cheney being a late addition is that Mitt Romney wanted someone there from his camp since he won't be there. Liz was the senior foreign policy advisor for Romney's '08 campaign and I fully expect the Cheney family to endorse Mitt or whoever will be the anointed establishment candidate next time.